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Airport Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Airport Advisory Committee is to improve and promote the Fremont Airport. Members of this committee are tasked to review and recommend changes to airport policies; promote the airport to businesses and the public; recommend capital improvements; monitor operations of the Fixed Base Operator; identify funding sources for Federal & State grants; work with Fixed Base Operator to identify and recommend improvements for airport safety.
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Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals on zoning regulations and grant variances from the zoning applications if an undue hardship exists. This Board meets usually once a month.
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Board of Health
This Board enacts rules and regulations to safeguard the health of the residents of the City and prevent nuisances and unsanitary conditions, enforce the same, and provide fines and punishments for violations. They inspect premises and businesses as directed by City Council.
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Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board
This Board hears appeals for Building Inspector decisions/interpretations.
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Business Improvement District #1 Board
This Board is involved with the promotion of the downtown. They advise for the use of the downtown occupation tax funds and hear appeals to the amount of tax.
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Citizen Advisory Review Committee (LB 840)
This Committee advises the Mayor and Council in regards to the Economic Development Program and are required to report every six months to the governing body on its findings and suggestions at a public hearing. The Economic Development Program is funded by sales tax.
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Civil Service Commission
This Commission adopts and promulgates procedural rules and regulations and examinations for firefighters and police officers.
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Housing Agency
This Agency operates under the Nebraska Housing Agency Act and was previously known as the Housing Authority.
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Housing Rehabilitation Board
This Board is responsible for reviewing housing rehabilitation projects administered by the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District for the Fremont Comprehensive Revitalization Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Community Development Block Grant Housing Revolving Loan Program.
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Joint Communication Policy Committee
This Committee regulates the combined communications services of Dodge County and City of Fremont.
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Library Board
This Board shall advise the Mayor and Council in regard to the operation, maintenance, and development and personnel of the public library. They recommend by-laws, rules and regulations or changes to same for protection and development of the public. They are also responsible for the intellectual content and development of the library.
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Local Option Review Team
Created with the adoption of the Economic Development Plan as submitted by Greater Fremont Development Council and approved by the voters on May 13, 2014. This team reviews applications and gives recommendation to the City Council based on project feasibility and potential future economic benefit to Fremont as determined by the applicant’s business plan and other requested information.
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Park & Recreation Board
This Board determines the use, the conduct of and the form of operations of the parks, Ridge Cemetery and recreational facilities of the City in every manner and kind whatsoever. They also regulate the cultivation and planting of trees, shrubs and vines on all streets, avenues and parkways.
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Planning Commission
This Commission makes and adopts plans for the physical development of the CIty. This Commissions deals with matters relating to the comprehensive development plan, capital improvements, building codes, subdivision development, annexation and zoning.
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Public Service Answering Point
This Board recommends and provides policy direction and serves as the Advisory Committee which governs operations of the Communications Center and recommends a budget to the Dodge County Board of Supervisors and City of Fremont City Council.
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Ridge Cemetery Association
This association preserves the historical character and integrity of Ridge Cemetery. It provides aesthetic and functional improvements to the grounds and enhances the overall appearance and the tranquil setting of the cemetery.
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Utility and Infrastructure Board
This Board actively gives direction, supervision, control and general management of the waterworks, power plant, sewerage, lighting systems, and natural gas distribution systems.